§ Mrs. Bridget PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what written notices are routinely issued to .patients who are the subjects of any medical alert or warning indicating they are subject to the information contained in the alert; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe Department does not routinely issue written notices to patients concerning alerts or warnings relating to problems involving medical devices. The Department's policy in such cases is to issue safety warnings to aid clinicians in making informed decisions with respect to individual patients.